Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering over four years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Hi, I’m
Jeydah Jenkins
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Atlanta Association Of Black Journalists
Associate Producer
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Edited, organized scripts, and ran teleprompter as Associate Producer on newscast show “In Contact Atlanta” on AIB Network
- AIB Network broadcasts can be seen throughout 35-county Atlanta, GA metro area in over 2 million homes as programming service of Comcast Cable.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
Clayton County Public Schools
English Teacher
07.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Edited and revised essays under very tight deadlines and in high stress situations.
- Created Multi-Media research projects for students using text, video, sound, graphics and animation to provide powerful new tool for enhancement of educational experience.
- Created diverse immersive learning culture in classroom for bilingual students.
Clark Atlanta University
Miss Clark Atlanta University
04.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Engaged in live interviews and produced social media content to solidify brand “HBCU Pulse” with increase of cumulative of 50.4 thousand Instagram followers.
- Featured on national day time talk show “The Nick Cannon Talk Show” representing Clark Atlanta University, and received over $120,000 in full ride scholarship on air.
Congressman John Eaves, Atlanta Speaks
Copy Editor
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Drafted over 15 articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
Panther Print Campus Newspaper
Editor & Reporter
08.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
HerCampus CAU Online MagazineAtlanta Georgia
Editor & Reporter
2019.08 - 2020.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with three multi media production teams.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
Jersey City Municipal
Public Relations intern
06.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
Education
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta Georgia
Bachelor of Arts from Media Arts, Journalism
05.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Ethics & Integrity
- Newsgathering & Editing skills
- Storytelling & Reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
Affiliations
Affiliations
Atlanta Association of Black Journalists
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Certification
PR Council Ready Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Quote
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
Timeline
English Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Producer
Atlanta Association Of Black Journalists
01.2022 - Current
Miss Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University
04.2021 - 05.2022
Copy Editor
Congressman John Eaves, Atlanta Speaks
01.2020 - 01.2021
Editor & Reporter
HerCampus CAU Online Magazine
2019.08 - 2020.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Editor & Reporter
Panther Print Campus Newspaper
08.2018 - 05.2022
Public Relations intern
Jersey City Municipal
06.2018 - 08.2018
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts from Media Arts, Journalism
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